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I have learned a lot in the short time that I have attended college. A few things that I have learned is how hard life is. Just balencing money, school, work, and homework is just such a pain. I think that college is a great way to help someone grow up. College helps you learn a lot of life lessons such as communicating with people, saving your money, working hard comes with huge benifits and sometimes all you get is a slap in the face, but the important thing is to get back up and continue on the road of live.

Dear Reader, I graduated in June 2006 From Chatsworth High School it was an exciting experience after completing high school I preceded to Moorpark College. I started at Moorpark in 2006 and I currently am attending school there. I completed my AA in Liberal Arts in May of 2009. My next step and goal is to major in sociology and hopefully become a social worker. I will be attending California State University Northridge (CSUN) in August 2010. I am excited to get a jump in to a four year college and one day soon maintain my bachelors in sociology and then continue to get my masters Degree. I believe I can accomplish these goals I have made it pretty far already although I struggle in school because I have a learning disability, But that hasn?t stopped me yet. While in school I have had a few different jobs that helped with my people skills and learning how different companies are run. This will help me have a better understanding of the working environment in my future job opportunities. I have also done some volunteer work in high school I helped the Chatsworth Women?s Club which is an organization.

My college experience has been the best thing in my life. I love school it's the best decision I have ever made in my life. I come from a background of many bad decisions on my part and others but thats the past and my future is bright because I chose to come back to school. Rio Hondo community college and the resources that they have offered me while I have attented have helped me so mush to reach the goals I have set for myself I currently have a 3.8 grade piont average. I take care of three children, and hold a part time job. I love my life today and every thing that it has instore for me I would'nt change it for anything.

I have gotten a chance to leave my social group, and explore something new.

If I were able to go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior I would encourage myself to go for college and not be nervous about the transition. I would also tell myself how necessary college will be in what my life will be like as I get older. Education is such an important step in life, I would tell myself not to give up after high school. I would also tell myself how I have grown as the years have gone by, and that I now know that further education is so important to my growth and success. I believe that it is a bit different situation than high school, but I would encourage myself to not have any fears about progressing.

If somehow, I could go back in time and talk to myself as a high school senior, I would tell myself to begin my education as soon as possible, and not procrastinate. I would advise myself to pounce on the oportunity to have an education at an early age, to avoid being stuck as a single mother of three, who survived cancer and now wants to turn her life around.

The first thing I would tell myself if I could talk to myself as a high school senior is not to worry. College is a lot of work, but a lot of fun at the same time. You will be able to discover new things about yourself and your interests - things that will impact the rest of your life. You will also come to find that things you once thought were important reall aren't anymore. The greater sense of responsiblity you will feel in entering the college scene is to be embraced. You are growing up and taking a big step in showing that you know what you want and where you are going. Hang on for the ride of your life and have fun with it!

I would tell myself to get involved in extracirricular activities. Being involved in something besides school makes it easier to make friends who have things in common with you. Being involved in extracirriculars also allows an easier transition to college especially if going out of state. I would also tell myself not to procrastinate and use all of the available resources possible. Knowing that there is a counselor on campus to talk to whenever there is too much stress in life makes it easier to be in school.

It is all worth it. get that degree. Let nothing hold you back from your dreams.

To my once young self: Highschool is a great time of life. Forget your current strife, and jump in the game. Stop going after those beautiful dames, and hunker down in books. Take a deep breath and look to your family for help. Avoid your group of friends, they are going to waste their life in meth. You, dear self, are better than that. This letter is to remind you of your potential. You've come from a great heritage; Fathers and grandfathers who have fought in wars, who've taken care of beautiful wives, and created many lives. There is no finer part of life. And I happen to know, your future will eventually be the same. Don't fight it, embrace it. Take the chance to excell in school. Do your best, and stop hanging with a crowd of fools. Create a protective shroud, starting with education and preparation. You are capable of becoming your wildest dream. Start picking your team and Divide, Conquer, and Win! P.S. in the fourth quarter of your last Senior game, watch out for number 3.